Monday Meals: Beef & Broccoli

The 4th of July was the official kick-off to summer: fireworks, grilled food and time with family and friends. With all the excitement (and heat) summer brings, sometimes cooking dinner is the last thing you want to think about. Especially if you don't have air conditioning, or a grill...

But never fear: Cool Dads to the rescue! Last week the Wisconsin Test Kitchen tried a new recipe that immediately became a family favorite. We loved that we could throw ingredients in the slow cooker, not heat up the house, and come home to a delicious, fresh, healthy dinner. This recipe is even kid tested and approved!

Beef & Broccoli
Recipe courtesy of: Buzzfeed

2 lbs sirloin steak or boneless beef chuck roast, sliced thin
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 Tbsp. water
1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
White rice, cooked for serving


In the insert of the crockpot, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic.

Place slices of beef in the liquid and toss to coat. Cover with lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours.

After 4 hours, whisk together cornstarch and water in small bowl. Pour into crock pot and stir to mix well. Add the broccoli and gently stir to combine. Cover with lid and cook 30 minutes to cook broccoli and thicken sauce.

Serve over warm white rice. Enjoy!

We all know slow cookers are the perfect way to cook winter stews and soups; but summertime is also slow cooker time! Do you have any favorite recipes for your slow cooker in summertime? Leave your recipes in the comments below!

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew